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Loss Aversion Curve

An asymmetric prospect-theory curve shows losses dropping steeper than equivalent gains rise.

Use cases

  • Explain why losses feel larger than equivalent gains
  • Teach prospect theory in finance or psychology
  • Show asymmetric downside risk in a decision framework

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loss aversionprospect theorybehavioral economicspsychologydecision makingriskutility curveasymmetrygainslossesnumber planefinanceinvestingtradeoffsmental modelexplainer

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